Author Identifier (ORCID)
Christina Gray: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8464-1961
Abstract
Central to this phenomenological inquiry is the question of how students’ fundamental needs of belonging, trust and connection are enacted in arts classrooms. Through qualitative semi-structured interviews, this research explores the teaching practices of 23 expert arts teachers in Western Australian schools, revealing strategies to sustain supportive and safe learning environments. The findings highlight the disconnection students face in their schools and the significance of trust in embracing diversity, cultivating quality relationships, and empowering student voice. Understanding these evolving practices can enable less experienced teachers to adapt arts-based approaches to foster inclusive spaces that prioritise student well-being and connection.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
1-1-2025
Volume
35
Issue
2
Publisher
Institutes for Educational Research in NSW, SA and WA
School
School of Education
RAS ID
82331
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Comments
Gray, C., Paris, L., Lowe, G., Perry, A., & Warwick, L. (2025). Belongingness, trust and connection: Arts teachers in Western Australian schools create safe learning spaces. Issues in Educational Research, 35(2), 590-610. https://eric.ed.gov/?q=source%3A%22Issues+in+Educational+Research%22&ff1=subSecondary+School+Teachers